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[ianthebuilder]

Whats a paas port ???/

 

[ianthebuilder]

Right im off to wherever i can find to spend some money,,maybe a couple of chairs,,table,,ground sheet or even a rug like those posh campers have !! see you in a bit...x

 

[MR. FUSION]

Whats a paas port ???/

Have you got duplicates of your insurance, driving licence etc. spare keys, and this is helpful:

http://www.rac.co.uk/driving-abroad/spain

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[Beacons]

Congrats on your new hymer
we have a 1996 one we love it
good times ahead for you
all the best.

 

[JJ]

Once everything has calmed down a bit, please remember to put a garden spade and fork on board and, if possible, an axe... just in case you decide to visit QMJ.

(Don't worry too much if you forget... you could always borrow mine.)

As a builder, what are your log cabin construction skills like?

JJ

 

[Puddleduck]

No name yet anthea,,im working on it though,,Any suggestions??

hahaha maison i love a bird with big legs !!

She has to be "Babe, the Big Bird"


As to adaptors etc try Autogas2000, give Chris a call and he would post them to you I'm sure.

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[DavidG58]

Problem you now have is no address to post things to, not really sure how the online currency bit works, but simplest might just be pop into a post office for euros, the rate is pretty much the same wherever you end up getting them, unless you plan on taking 10's of thousands in cash get them wherever, except maybe the port

We have a couple of adaptors for the LPG, I haven't read everything about your new beast yet but presume you have refillable bottles or a tank, lot of posters on here say you can normally borrow an adaptor at most outlets, they want to sell you the gas at the end of the day

Have fun

 

[mitzimad]

sincThe New Barns, Mill Road, Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire, SG19 3AGe your going to suffolk tinley tech will probably have your adaptors

 

[Mother Ship]

This thread is best thing I've read in ages, fast moving and such a sense of community -Thank You Ian! Good luck and remember what this bird with big legs says!!

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[Puddleduck]

Another name for her @ianthebuilder would be Henrietta the Hymer, Hen for short as....

a hen is a big bird - and in Scotland calling a woman "Hen" is a bit of a compliment.... but it can be used in other circumstances:

"Hen, in common with love, dear, etc, is not always uttered in friendly tones when used as a form of address. A woman is likely to be greeted with a hostile “Thanks, hen,” if she has unwittingly or intentionally upset someone. Her failure to give a big enough tip (a serious offence) may elicit such a response."

so when the rare times come when Henrietta isn't being a good girl it is still apt.

 

[MR. FUSION]

How about Erwin the Hymer

 

[Armytwowheels]

Congratulations Ian, I hope you and the van will be very happy together. Wishing you many happy miles and smooth roads.

Next important thing is your Mifi and sim. As you may struggle to get things posted to you in time (e.g the All the Aires book), the best thing for finding places to stay is the Camper Contact app. You need Internet initially to download it but once off the Internet or no signal you can use it to find an Aire. It does work better though if you have wifi. This would be my recommendation anyway.

As soon as you get the mifi and sim sorted one of us can send you a link to download the app.

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[friar tuck]

dont forget beer and jd and coke.

 

[ianthebuilder]

Once everything has calmed down a bit, please remember to put a garden spade and fork on board and, if possible, an axe... just in case you decide to visit QMJ.

(Don't worry too much if you forget... you could always borrow mine.)

As a builder, what are your log cabin construction skills like?

JJ

Never built one jj,,cant be harder than building a traditional brick house though!! just cleaner thats all !lol

 

[Wildge]

hahaha anything for a babe !!

No name yet anthea,,im working on it though,,Any suggestions??

'I got you babe'/ CHER

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[ianthebuilder]

dont forget beer and jd and coke.

2 bottles jd coming with me,,i will get the coke from anywhere,,even if i have to mug a spanish kid on the side of the road !!

 

[ianthebuilder]

How about Erwin the Hymer

i was thinking somethong more german, like rommel.......lol or heinrick the hymer !!

 

[PORKSTER]

Just an idea how about getting a dover crossing then popping into Johns Cross motorhomes and buying tv and other bits you need ? They have all the goodies you could need and have a good reputation and offer funster discount. I must say I havnt realy used them myself but only read good things of them I would imagine buy a tv and a chair few other bits they cant refuse to help set it up for you can they ?

I must say its great enjoying your excitment and enthusiasm please keep posting

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[sweetie]

Norwich camping at Blofield for your chairs and most other bits you need,
Not sure about the Spanish gas adapter though.
Have a great time and safe journey.
Steve

 

[ianthebuilder]

Just an idea how about getting a dover crossing then popping into Johns Cross motorhomes and buying tv and other bits you need ? They have all the goodies you could need and have a good reputation and offer funster discount. I must say I havnt realy used them myself but only read good things of them I would imagine buy a tv and a chair few other bits they cant refuse to help set it up for you can they ?

I must say its great enjoying your excitment and enthusiasm please keep posting

that sounds like a good idea porkster me old son !!

 

[mick noe]

why not give yourself a little more time in England and let the dust settle, get to know the motorhome, and also find out what you need ? By the way the first thing I do before leaving for a holiday is remove the tv! may as well stop at home and watch it! All the best for your new adventure do your own thing mate.

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[Langtoftlad]

I think @ianthebuilder has selective deafness on this matter... .

 

[Clarky]

@ianthebuilder, I have a spare unused set of Gaslow continental adapters in my garage (somewhere) that you are welcome to collect.
We are 8 miles east of Stowmarket if you are in the area after midday tomorrow (Thursday).

Richard.

 

[Floydster]

Just an idea how about getting a dover crossing then popping into Johns Cross motorhomes and buying tv and other bits you need ? They have all the goodies you could need and have a good reputation and offer funster discount. I must say I havnt realy used them myself but only read good things of them I would imagine buy a tv and a chair few other bits they cant refuse to help set it up for you can they ?

And don't forget your 10% Funsters discount

Glad to see you've got sorted, all the best on your travels.

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[Gorse Hill]

Looks like david58 hit the nail on the head ,
So what do we think Ian needs for his new van ?
I'll start with a doggy

Dogging in his new van

 

[ianthebuilder]

I think @ianthebuilder has selective deafness on this matter... .

Hahaha. What did you say? I didn't hear that !!

 

[ianthebuilder]

R

@ianthebuilder, I have a spare unused set of Gaslow continental adapters in my garage (somewhere) that you are welcome to collect.
We are 8 miles east of Stowmarket if you are in the area after midday tomorrow (Thursday).

Richard.

Fantastic offer Richard I will pm you later if that's ok and get postcode. I'm having numerous cups of tea at the moment and a rew reflective moments of a life gone by ! Lol.

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[ianthebuilder]

Have you got duplicates of your insurance, driving licence etc. spare keys, and this is helpful:

http://www.rac.co.uk/driving-abroad/spain

NO I havnt...

 

[MR. FUSION]

NO I havnt...

Go into a library and copy everything then Inc your passport, some people use safes or keep your docs on you in a neck pouch.

 

[Chris]

Don't forget your V5 as well.

You need it if you need repairs done in France as I found out a few years ago.

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